X-Noise from Waves is a noise reduction plugin for Windows and macOS that subtracts a captured noise profile from audio, used on individual tracks and complete mixes.
X-Noise at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Studio Tools / Audio Restoration |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €42.64 (regular €142.80) |
What X-Noise does
The plugin is built around controls that resemble a dynamics processor: a reduction amount, a threshold, and attack and release settings that smooth how the reduction is applied. A high-shelf filter adds or cuts high-frequency content, and a frequency-based spectral display gives visual feedback while the settings are adjusted. Processing resolution in frequency and time can be optimized, and two noise profiles can be saved for easy comparison.
Difference mode lets the user monitor only the noise being removed, which helps when the reduction is pushed toward sound design uses. When the noise cannot be isolated by hand, 13 factory presets are available as a starting point.
Key features
- Familiar dynamics-style controls. Reduction amount, threshold, attack and release are set with controls that resemble those of a dynamics processor.
- Spectral display. A frequency-based spectral display shows the signal while the reduction is adjusted.
- Noise profiles. Two noise profiles can be saved and switched for direct comparison.
- Learn and subtraction. Clicking Learn on a section of audio that contains only the unwanted noise builds a noiseprint, which is then subtracted where it occurs.
- Difference mode. Difference mode monitors only the removed noise, useful for sound design experiments.
X-Noise compared with similar plugins
Restoration Suite 2 from Acon Digital and DeNoizzer from W. A. Production are alternatives in the same studio tools and audio restoration category. Restoration Suite 2 is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, while DeNoizzer is listed under the same type without a format line here.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Noise | Waves | Audio Restoration | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €42.64 (regular €142.80) |
| Restoration Suite 2 | Acon Digital | Audio Restoration | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| NR800 Noise Reduction Processor HD v7 | McDSP | Audio Restoration | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €137.84 |
| NR800 Noise Reduction Processor Native v7 | McDSP | Audio Restoration | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.01 |
| DeNoizzer | W. A. Production | Audio Restoration | €29.65 |
Price and availability
X-Noise was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €42.64, reduced from €142.80. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
X-Noise FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for X-Noise?
Searches frequently pair the name with keygen and serial key, and the serial is the string most often typed alongside the repack.
Is X-Noise available as a torrent or magnet link?
The Windows and macOS builds circulate as torrent and magnet link files packed as .rar and .iso archives.